The proposed budget would mean an 8.33% increase to the school’s share of the tax rate.
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Maine set a goal to end hunger by 2030. What will it take to get there?
State leaders and hunger prevention advocates say federal changes to nutrition assistance programs have undermined Maine’s strategy to increase food security.
Governor candidate drops out of race after state alleges fraud with funding
Maine’s campaign finance watchdog issued a decision denying Sen. Jim Libby clean elections funding after it found numerous problems with paperwork his campaign submitted to qualify for the money.
Strong schools maintain a strong community | Column
Providing a high-quality education to 2,391 students requires dedicated educators, safe and well-maintained buildings, reliable transportation, and the resources that support learning every day.
As long as we feel entitled to cheap oil, we’re losing | Opinion
If we view it as an American birthright, it’s hard to look beyond the price at the pump.
Check out cooking classes in southern and Midcoast Maine
Anyone can cook. From beginners to home chefs, here are four local cooking classes to help you hone your skills.
Scarborough welcomes new assessor | In the Know
Deanne Vail joins town staff after working in Bar Harbor and Biddeford.
Portland police arrest suspect in 2017 homicide case
Police said Stephen Versluis Jr. was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of Sunao ‘Tom’ Yamada.
Supporters object to trans sports referendum ballot language
The secretary of state released draft language this week for how the initiative, which seeks to limit school sports participation and use of bathrooms and similar spaces to a student’s assigned sex at birth, would appear on the November ballot.
Hear some music and see some art this month at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House
Pan Fried Steel, The Boneheads and Ellis Paul fill the house with music, and The Boneheads bass player fills the halls with art.